Anna Patton

Anna Patton is a freelance journalist based in the UK. She is also associate editor at Pioneers Post, which covers social entrepreneurship and impact investing worldwide, and sits on the Advisory Committee at Proximate, a new nonprofit publication focused on participatory problem-solving. She is an accredited trainer of solutions journalism.

Giving Away Money Is Good for You

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Excess wealth is associated with lower empathy, addiction and even unhappiness. Among affluent young people, a radical movement of extreme generosity is on the rise.

A Sporting Way to Build Community

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As new social spaces replace the pubs and bingo halls of yore, groups focused around physical activities offer a laid-back way to connect.

Needs-Based Salaries Are Upending Workplace Norms

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From new socially just policies to “Happy Money Stories,” more and more companies are doing pay differently.

The Perks of Virtual Coworking With Strangers

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Amid the rise of remote work, “body doubling” has been helping those with ADHD — and those who just want more support — get things done.

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